Automation Project Engineer

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for an automation engineer with 2-3 years experience to join and grow within a highly collaborative and engaging work environment

Purpose

Actively contribute into a team of Engineers/Technicians responsible for delivering on each phase of the project including planning, design, documentation, software/graphics, installation, validation and hand-over to the client as required.

Technical Responsibilities

• Subject Matter understanding of SCADA, PLC, OPC, Continuous/Batch Historians and DCS Based control systems, including network topology concepts.
• Level of understanding in implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting of IiOT platforms.
• Subject Matter Expert understanding of how SQL Databases are setup and & administered, in addition to Oracle installation, query and view structuring.
• Ability to write instructions for installation, configuration and troubleshooting of interfaces in line with standard recommendations.
• System architecture: ability to design and configure the system. Demonstrate a deep understanding of current and future trends and models.
• Strong hardware and software ability.
• Assist in controls & automation design for projects.
• Develop, test and install high quality control software code (SCADA/PC/HMI).
• Testing of control panels and automation including Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT).
• Technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selections.
• Support product, platform by delivering qualified systems.
• Perform advanced attention to detail, sensitivity to version control issues and anticipate problems.
• Expert in using the creative tool such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Awareness of Industry 4.0 technologies and to keep up to date with these technologies on an ongoing basis.
• Subject matter expert of the UNS and continuous advancement and development of Edge technologies.

Operational Responsibilities

• Work in cross functional multidisciplinary team environment/individually as a project demand.
• Fault finding within systems and correction of same.
• Drive process improvements though identification of problem areas/opportunities.
• Report back on projects completed.
• Ability to articulate your creative process, thoughts, ideas and develop a point of view about your work.
• Ability to take leadership in projects that span multiple teams.

Customer Needs

• Comfortable working in a client-facing role and can support in large scale sales initiatives and global business site visits.
• Perform front-end and deep dives with global clients including areas of consulting, deployment, and integration strategies.
• Ensure you understand the customer needs and deliver the expected outcomes.
• Regularly review work processes for areas of improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skill, a positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Visual Design Skills

• A passion for all types of visual design including User Interface, User Experience, Web Design, Graphic Design, Illustrations, Typography, and Iconography.
• Use creativity, design systems, visual communications and follows a user centred design process.
• Broad range of design disciplines.

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key clients.
• Establish and maintain active and constructive relationships with other team members in the company.

Permanent role with flexible hours and hybrid option. Some travel will be required.

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

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